Dilation or dilatation and curettage d c refers to the dilation widening opening of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus and or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping it is a gynecologic procedure used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and is the most commonly used method for first trimester miscarriage or abortion.
Instruments used in d and c.
Jacobs single tooth uterine tenaculum.
Sims sharp uterine curette heaney serrated uterine curette gaylor cervical biopsy forcep metal catheter.
In a dilation and curettage sometimes spelled dilatation and curettage your doctor uses small instruments or a medication to open dilate your cervix the lower narrow part of your uterus.
These instruments have a satin finish and come with a lifetime warranty.
Dilator curettage d c hanks cervical dilators sizes 9 thru 20 goudell dilator.
Curettes used in a d c can be sharp or use suction.
A dilation and curettage d and c is a procedure that involves opening the cervix and using an instrument to remove tissue from the uterus.
Dilation and curettage d c is a brief surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining.
Polyp forceps straight curved thomas dull uterine curette.